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Ben Barres was a trailblazing transgender neurobiologist who promoted equity & diversity.

His pioneering research on glial cells changed science & he became the 1st #trans person admitted into the National Academies of Science.

Barres was also a strong advocate for women, early career scientists & the #LGBTQ+ community at a time when few people openly discussed gender identity.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2017/12/28/mourning-ben-barres-the-transgender-scientist-who-changed-neuroscience/?sh=380fa19554bf

Excerpt from his autobiography: https://stanmed.stanford.edu/ben-barres-autobiography-transgender-scientist/ #history #HistoryRemix

Transgender scientist Ben Barres’ book excerpt describes transition decision | Stanford Medicine

In an autobiography released after his death, transgender scientist Ben Barres describes the emotional process of becoming a man
Patricia Hannon (Stanford Medicine Magazine)
#history #lgbtq #trans #historyremix

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Shannon DeMaria
Shannon DeMaria
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I saw him speak at an SfN keynote, and among the things he talked about were the contrasts in his experiences as a scientist on both sides of transition. Amazing scientist and person, much missed.
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Pete
Pete
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From Nature's obituary: “I lived life on my terms: I wanted to switch genders, and I did. I wanted to be a scientist, and I was. I wanted to study glia, and I did that too. I stood up for what I believed in and I like to think I made an impact, or at least opened the door for the impact to occur. I have zero regrets and I’m ready to die. I’ve truly had a great life.” Truly an inspiration.
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Scott Knowles
Scott Knowles
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He also gained academic privilege becoming a man when transgender women lost privilege transitioning to woman. Just saying.

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